The Conversation, 15 Oct 2018. Words are spelled according to their meaning parts (morphemes) as well as their sounds (phonemes). They work together so the two must be taught together. Read the article here

Essential Kids, 2 Oct 2018. Maggie Dent, respected educator and parenting specialist, strongly advocates that you delay the start of formal schooling an extra year if you have the slightest concern about your son’s readiness. Read the article here

The Guardian, 22 Sept 2018. While private schools will enjoy a $4.6bn windfall, state and territory budgets will struggle to pay for essential services. The funding deal makes no sense. Read the article here